Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Westlake Area

We recognize that divorcing couples are hurting. We believe that compassionate legal services can create a healing environment that helps clients and their families move forward with their lives. Experienced, compassionate, patiently we will guide you into the next phase of your life.. Established as Hunt & Cook, LLC in 2001, the firm changed its name to W. H. Hunt Legal Group, LLC effective January 2012. We are primarily a trial practice law firm in Westlake, Ohio practicing in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Our practice includes divorce and family law (including child custody and support, collaborative divorce, mediation and parenting coordination), civil litigation, and appellate practice.

Stephen established his Cleveland-area family law office over 20 years ago to help clients navigate the emotional and legal issues related to a divorce. Clients in Cuyahoga, Lorain and neighboring counties have trusted his ability to reach the best resolution to difficult situations –whether through litigating a contentious divorce or finding an amicable dissolution. Stephen's understanding of both the domestic relations process and the effect on those involved makes him a sought-after advocate for his practical yet tough approach.

John J. Ready is a graduate of John Carroll University (1984) and The Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law of Case Western Reserve University (1988). The Law Office of John J. Ready was founded in 1991, with an emphasis in Family Law in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties.. Mr. Ready is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio (1988); The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1989); and, the United States Supreme Court (2001). Mr. Ready is a Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, and was among the first group of specialists certified in Family Relations Law by the Ohio State Bar Association in 1999. He is also a Board Certified Domestic Relations Mediator and is likewise certified in General Mediation. Mr. Ready has served as a Domestic Relations Arbitrator, and has also served as panelist for the Cuyahoga County Arbitration Project.. Mr. Ready is a charter member of The Center for Principled Family Advocacy and completed training in Collaborative Divorce, Advance Collaborative Divorce and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce. He has held each position on the executive committee of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy, and served as the president of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy during 2007. He is currently a member of the board of trustees and webmaster for the Center for Principled Family Advocacy.. He is also a member of the Cuyahoga County Guardian Ad Litem project and frequently represents the interests of minors in litigated disputes regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (custody and visitation).. Mr. Ready is an arbitrator and acts as a Parent Coordinator in high conflict custody and visitation matters.. He was a member of the Ohio Supreme Court advisory committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Options, and a member of the subcommittee developing standards, protocols, court rules and legislation for Parenting Coordinators statewide.. Mr. Ready was selected by his peers in 2009, 2011 and again in 2012 as an Ohio Super Lawyer award recipient in Family Law, published by Northern Ohio Live, Cincinnati Magazine and Law and Politics.. Bar memberships include the American Bar Association (Family Law Section and the Domestic Violence and Custody Committees); the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Family Law Section); Ohio State Bar Association (Litigation Section); Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Family Law Section); and, a member of the Ohio Bar College. Mr. Ready is a member of, and served as an officer of the Family Law Section of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association concluding as Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association (Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association).. Mr. Ready is a frequent lecturer on continuing legal education topics including domestic violence, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), guardian ad litem representation, parent coordinator practice and the examination of expert witnesses. His community activities include serving on the City of Lakewood Citizens Advisory Counsel and Board of Zoning Appeals. He served on Cleveland Catholic Diocese, Diocesan Pastoral Counsel and the St. Malachi Center Board of Trustees. Mr. Ready serves as a lector and lay minister at St. Malachi Church in Cleveland, and also serves as a lay minister at the hospice known as Malachi House.. Mr. Ready was an Advisory Board Member for the former Templum House Visitation Center (Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence) and is active in youth sports programs coaching football, baseball, basketball and soccer.

I am a scientist turned attorney. The careful training for details and inquiry of the sciences benefits my clients now. I am available and eager to learn about your case and offer my solutions to you. During our initial complimentary consultation, I will let you know my plan for accomplishing your legal goals. If you choose to hire me, I will keep being available to you. It's challenging because I am busy but I purposely keep my mobile number as my business number either to call or text. I answer all emails myself. Good communication is necessary for me to prepare for the end of your case whether it is by trial or settlement.. If you are considering initiating or lawsuit or need to respond to one, feel free to call, text, or email.. John Stryker, Esq.

Cara L. Santosuosso, Esq. focuses her practice on civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, primarily in the areas of divorce, child custody, family advocacy, mediation, collaborative and/or cooperative divorce, grandparents' rights, adoption and other family law matters.  Ms. Santosuosso is also a trained mediator, and often acts as a parenting coordinator in high conflict divorce and custody cases.. Previously, Ms. Santosuosso served as an associate with another Cleveland area firm, where she concentrated in civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts.. Ms. Santosuosso's past experience also includes serving for two years as a judicial attorney in the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals, where she worked on cases dealing with administrative law, torts, labor and employment, product liability, medical malpractice, criminal and a host of other matters.. She also served four years in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the children and family services unit.  In this role, she litigated child abuse, neglect and dependency cases and managed the agency’s entire caseload of adoption litigation in probate court.. Ms. Santosuosso began her legal career in private practice following graduation in 1998 from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.  She majored in English Literature at John Carroll University, where she graduated magna cum laude.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Westlake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Westlake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Westlake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Westlake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Westlake and surrounding areas.